By Sulalita Devi DasiHappy Diwali Everyone! Here's a fresh longread about channeling the inner tiny spider in service to the Supreme Lord, overcoming any limitations, finding eternal self-worth and ultimately entering the limitless devotion following in the footsteps of Hanuman. So do we all start as spiders and later become Hanumans by working very hard? Or do some of us accept the fate of a spider for this lifetime? How to thrive within the limits set by objective reality? Is there anything that overpowers our limitations? What is true self worth? When do ...
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- 20 Oct 2025
Guru Prasad Swami’s early contribution in ISKCON Costa Rica centered on administrative services and distributing BBT publications beginning in 1975 in the USA and from 1976-1978 in Central America. He became the temple president of Costa Rica temple in 1978, and then began traveling around Latin America, opening new temples, establishing worship centers and collaborating...
- 20 Oct 2025
By ascribing to himself the degraded status of a demoniac birth, Bali Mahārāja denied any spiritual qualification for being visited by Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma. What to speak of demons like himself, Bali thought, even advanced renunciants on the paths of jñāna and yoga fail to please the Lord when they do not give up their...
- 20 Oct 2025
In this verse, King Bali offers heartfelt obeisances to Lord Krishna, recognizing Him as: Ananta – the unlimited and infinite Lord Bṛhat – the greatest of all beings Vedhase – the creator of the universe Disseminator of Sāṅkhya and Yoga – the source of spiritual knowledge and mystic practices Brahman and Paramātmā – the Absolute...
- 19 Oct 2025
Where do you take shelter when life moves in such a way that you can’t manage it? Is it within your money? Is it with some friends? Or is it some telephone service where you ask for advice — some coaching firm? Where do you take shelter? In Vrindavan, we learn to take exclusive shelter...
- 19 Oct 2025
By Gauranga DasKarthik yatra 2025 led by HH Radhanath Swami Maharaja starting today at Govardhan, Mathura. Grateful to get one more opportunity to cook prasadam for the thousands of devotees who are coming from all over the world to hear from HH Ra...
- 19 Oct 2025
By Antardwip dasSome people hold that, having been prophesied by scripture, by Lord Chaitanya and by the previous acharyas, if Srila Prabhupada had not spread Krishna Consciousness, some other devotee, or some group of devotees, would have been empowered to do so in Srila Prabhupada's place. In other words, the prophecy to spread Krishna Consciousness around the world relied on empowerment, rather than an empowered individual, for its fulfillment. It is similar to saying that if we were empowered like Hanuman, we could also jump to Lanka. But is empowerment all that is needed? Can anyone ...
- 19 Oct 2025
By Vaishnava DasIt's a scene that has been repeated countless times on the thoroughfares of cities throughout the Western world-from Hollywood Boulevard and Fifth Avenue in America, to London's Oxford Street and the Champs Elysees in Paris. There, in the midst of traffic, shops, restaurants, and movie theaters, people suddenly find themselves confronted by a group of young persons singing and dancing to the beat of cylindrical drums and the brassy cadence of hand cymbals. The men are dressed in flowing robes and have shaven heads; the women wear colorful Indian saris. Of course, it's the Hare Krsna people, ...
- 19 Oct 2025
By Karnamrita DasIn the lives of great persons there is always opposition and apparent road blocks in accomplishing their goals or mission in life. Whether through another person, an accident, their own body or mind, or some natural disturbance, what appears on the surface to be an impediment is passed through and the glory of the person is revealed. Practically we can see that great success in any undertaking or field is not accomplished without passing through many setbacks and even...
- 19 Oct 2025
By Aseem Krishna Das A grand Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra Festival was organized in the Karnal district of Haryana from 10th September to 5th October 2025. This year, the Shobha Yatra was held at three different locations across Karnal. The local congregation was fully engaged and absorbed throughout the entire month-long festival, spreading...
- 18 Oct 2025
The video features a lecture by HH Prahlādānanda Swami on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 4, Chapter 12, Verses 1–3. The central theme revolves around the nature of time (kāla) as an aspect of the Supreme Lord and its role in creation and destruction. The Swami explains that all events—including death, anger, and even warfare—are ultimately orchestrated by...
- 18 Oct 2025
Krishna will never rob the soul of its autonomy, love must be given not taken. This class was given by His Grace Mahatma Prabhu on October 12, 2025 from Alachua, Florida. Krishna Is Not Just Controlled by Love, He Is Owned by Love! | Sunday Feast Class | Mahatma Das...
- 18 Oct 2025
HH Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja explores the concept of spiritual weakness, emphasizing how individuals often struggle with determination, consistency, and clarity in their spiritual lives. He draws from scriptural teachings and personal anecdotes to illustrate how weakness manifests—especially when one is alone or facing challenges. The talk centers on the importance of strength, which is...
- 18 Oct 2025
By Nitai Madhav DasThe ICC Book Distribution Committee successfully organized the Bharat Sankirtan Leaders Sanga on the 23rd and 24th of September 2025 at ISKCON NVCC, Pune. Around 150 devotees — temple sankirtan leaders, senior book distributors, and preachers — gathered from all over India. The atmosphere was filled with devotion, enthusiasm, and gratitude as devotees came together with one purpose: to strengthen Śrīla Prabhupāda’s book distribution mission and keep the sankirtan spirit alive in every temple.
...- 17 Oct 2025
By Indradyumna SwamiThere was a prolonged silence, and I sensed something was wrong. Finally, his voice choked with emotion, he replied, "Mom passed away last night." I was stunned. "What happened?" I asked. "I talked to Mom only last night!" "I know," he said. "She had been battling cancer for six months. She didn't want to tell you." Collecting myself, I said, "Cancer! Did she say anything at the end?" "Yes, she did," he replied. "She said, 'Don't lament for me! I'm not this body. I'm eternal spirit soul. I'll never die. I'm going to Krsna!' With those words on her lips, she pas...
- 17 Oct 2025
By Rukmini Devi DasiPower, such a seductive thing. It begins when we are infants and learn that a shrill cry can get you immediate attention. First we cry because we need something. Then we cry because we want something. Soon we cry just because we know we can. A younger, weaker sibling has to do what we tell them to - we borrow power from our strength. When the skinny girl finds her curves she realises that a look in the right direction and a casual flick of her hair can turn the biggest chunks of muscle into putty - she borrows power from her beauty. A frustrated father, worked to the gri...
- 17 Oct 2025
By Adikarta dasThis first verse of the siksastakam, particularly resounds for me, when I go on sankirtan. All the wonderful features, and blessings of this verse become manifest. Especially, the ocean of bliss that one can experience when giving out a tiny particle of Krishna consciousness. So, no matter what the material circumstances are, it's just worth it to taste this bliss. In fact, we could surmise that this is what drove Srila Prabhupada on, when he faced the austerities of co...
- 17 Oct 2025
By Nandan DasA new digital initiative now enables devotees around the world to experience the Sri Mayapur Pañca-krośa Parikrama, a sacred 16-kilometer pilgrimage traditionally performed on foot in Sri Mayapur-dhama. Drawing on scriptural references and guided by the vision of previous Acharyas, the virtual parikrama offers immersive spiritual content, an interactive Google-integrated map, a guided YouTube video tour, and multilingual access—allowing pilgrims to connect with the sacred pastimes of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu where...
- 17 Oct 2025
By Jahnavi HarrisonGRATEFUL 🥲 for an amazing evening 💓🤍 with Radhika dasa and our wonderful musicians and friends! Thank YOU all for coming, I have never heard so many voices together singing in such harmony, it was magic
...- 16 Oct 2025
By Srila Prabhupada"There is no difference between Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Rādhārāṇī. So how you can jump over Rādhārāṇī? Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Rādhārāṇī nondifferent. How you can enjoy Rādhā-kuṇḍa by swimming? You cannot touch with your feet even Rādhā-kuṇḍa. You can take little water and keep it on the head. That is respectful to Rādhā-kuṇḍa. Of course, things are going on like that, but strictly speaking, Rādhā-kuṇḍa should be respected as Rādhārāṇī herself. That is Rādhā-kuṇḍa consciousness. Highest Rādhā-kuṇḍa consciousness."
...- 16 Oct 2025
By Iskcon AlachuaListen to a class given by Akuti devi dasi on text 28 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 19, entitled "The Killing of the Demon Hiraṇyākṣa" given on October 13, 2025 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida..
...- 16 Oct 2025
By Deena Bandhu DasYavat is the village where Radharani resides with Her so-called husband, Abhimanyu, Her mother-in-law, Jatila, and Her sister-in-law, Kutila. Our first stop was the main temple, where we had the joy of darshan of the enchanting Deities of Radha Radhakanta. Afterward, we walked through the village, chanting Harinam, and made our way to Kishori Kunda, where the charming temple of Radha Brajkishorji stands. There, we peacefully delighted in hearing the pastimes of Javat, as narrated in Chamatkar Chandrika by Srila Visvanath Chakravarti Thakur.
...- 16 Oct 2025
By Satyanarayana Bbt FemeHave you ever seen such beautiful transcendental smiles? It simply does not get better than this! As Krishna Kumar Prabhu put it: "Hare Krishna! This devotee came with me on books and he got the mercy. They were flying out. And people were giving donations. He could feel the special purification of this Arabic book distribution and was so fired up. We became spiritual brothers by the mercy of this service!"
...- 16 Oct 2025
By Sri Nandanandana dasaAs we associate or practice the chanting of this maha-mantra, it will purify us from our bad habits, addictions, and negative thought patterns, and help us rise above the more debased tendencies that we may have. It will help us reach our higher potential, think more clearly, give us peace of mind, realize who we are and how best to live our life, and so on. It can also protect us from dark forces that may be lurking nearby, and that may try to pull us down into...
- 15 Oct 2025
